A Florida woman who suffered permanent injuries as a result of using the Monarc Subfascial Hammock for her pelvic organ prolapse (POP) is the latest complainant in the highly publicized vaginal mesh lawsuits. She has claimed that the device have caused significant mental and physical pain and suffering.
In her lawsuit against American Medical Systems, the woman is seeking compensatory and exemplary damages for her injuries, pain, suffering, and economic loss. The husband, who is also a co-plaintiff in the case, is also claiming damages for loss of consortium in being deprived of the comfort, enjoyment, and services of his wife as a result of her injuries.
She alleges that the company made false representations by claiming that its product was safe and effective when, in fact, the company knew or should have known that the Monarc Subfascial Hammock was not safe as evidenced by numerous reports of severe complications such as infection, mesh erosion, migrations and perforation of organs.
